Medicaid Waivers

Disabled and Elderly Medicaid Waiver

The purpose of The Disabled and Elderly Medicaid Waiver Program is to support elderly and/or disabled individuals in their homes. Services provide support, which allow people with disabilities to live in their community among family and friends.

Services

• Case Management

• Homemaker Services

• Personal Care Services

• In Home Respite

• Private Duty Nursing (RN/LPN)

• Assisted Living

• Physical Therapy

• Speech Therapy

• Occupational Therapy

• Environmental Modifications

• Emergency Response System

*Please note that bold items are services provided by CARE-A-VAN Services, Inc. through as a contracted provider for the New Mexico Aging and Long Term Care Department.

Eligibility Requirements

To receive Disabled & Elderly Waiver services individuals must:

Be elderly, blind, or disabled as defined by the Social Security Administration
Require a Level of Care (LOC) provided by a nursing home
Meet income eligibility

How to Register

An individual may register for services at their local Income Support Division (ISD) or by calling the Central Registry at 1-800-432-2080. An individual is referred to the Central Registry when an application is made at the Income Support Division (ISD). When a position is available the individual will be referred for determination of medical and financial eligibility.